Student Histotechnician 12pm-8pm

Epiphany Business Services, LLC•Waco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Epiphany Dermatology is a dynamic, fast-growing dermatology services company on a mission to improve access to dermatology services and provide exceptional patient care in underserved markets across the U.S. With ambitions to increase its reach over the next four to five years, the company has expanded significantly since its founding. Employees are considered key to success, and the company offers benefits, perks like free skin care, generous time off, opportunities for growth, and a chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization. The company invests in employee development, viewing positions as career opportunities. The Student Histotechnician will be instrumental in providing support functions in the dermatopathology laboratory and supporting a multi-site dermatology practice. This role involves delivering safe and accurate lab services, including embedding, sectioning, and staining, while demonstrating reliable clinical practices and compliance with lab-related regulations.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Or at minimum 12 science credits which must include a combination of biology and chemistry (required).
Minimum 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university required at time of hire with expectation that 60 total will be completed by the completion of training.
Minimum 12 science credits required which must include a combination of biology and chemistry.
Expected that employee will successfully complete the training and sit for and pass their HT(ASCP) certification exam within a maximum of 5 years from their hire date in the laboratory.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Prior anatomic pathology laboratory preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and accurate lab services, under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Complete comprehensive laboratory technician training/orientation on Epiphany laboratory protocols, procedures, and testing imperatives.
Perform administrative lab duties within scope of practice.
Provide feedback on status and/or reports to providers, as necessary.
Accurately document within our EHR, per guidelines and appropriate limited access.
Receive, organize, and prepare patient tissue samples for microscopic evaluation by the Dermatopathologist, including confirming patient identity, correctly embedding processed tissue samples, sectioning tissue on a microtome or cryostat, correctly following staining protocols to include routine hematoxylin & eosin, special stains, direct immunofluorescence, and immunohistochemistry, and correctly labeling completed slides.
Assist with laboratory send-outs to include slide and block requests as required.
General lab maintenance, including slide and block organization and storage, and maintenance of CLIA required records and documentation.
Assist with completing and maintaining all compliance related paperwork to include temperature and humidity information, chemical reagent log sheets, patient information logs, and quality assurance forms.
Adhere to all safety protocols.
Provide excellent customer service in person or on the telephone when answering or referring inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.